Thank you!

As I embark on my last book signing for Creativity at Work until the new year, I want to take the time to thank you all.  Thank you to everyone who has bought the book and sent me kind messages and thank you to all the showrooms and stores who have hosted signings.  They include, Design Legacy, Archivia Books, Indigo Books, Hudson Grace, Jayson Home, and Flair Home.  

My friend recently told me the story of a book signing he attended for a fashion designer.  He was told that the designer would not speak to anyone.  What's the point of scheduling a signing if you're not going to be nice to your fans?!  The best part of book signings is meeting people in person whom I've only interacted with online.  It's fun to meet long time blog readers and those who just found the site.  I love asking what everyone does and I enjoy talking to those who work in design and those who wish they did. Hopefully, the book will inspire some to take a leap. 

It's also been very exciting and surreal to see my Creativity at Work on the shelves of two of my favorite stores in New York, Bergdorfs and Barneys. The response has been great and I'm so thrilled that so many of you are enjoying it.  If you haven't picked up a copy yet, I hope you will check it out or consider it for a holiday gift. The ability to photograph and write a second book depends on how well the first one does, so I hope you will support the book and me. 

I will announce book signings for 2013 as soon as they are confirmed. 

Thank you and Happy Holidays! 

HC

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Giving Thanks

As my father reminded me the other day, I have a lot to be thankful this year.  I'm grateful to everyone who bought my book Creativity at Work, stopped by all of my events, and sent me lovely messages.  We're almost ready for a second printing so if you want a first edition, I'd grab one now. 

I'm also super excited that my next signing will be at my favorite store in Chicago, Jayson Home, on Thursday, November 29th. Hope to see you there! 

Happy Thanksgiving! 

XOXO, 

HC

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Chic in Toronto: The Four Seasons

After two weeks of whirlwind travel to book signings, I'm happy to be sleeping in my own bed.  I will miss turn down service though and the amazing bathtub at the Four Seasons Toronto.  The hotel has only been open since early October and couldn't have been more conveniently located to chic shopping in Yorkville and my book signing at Indigo Books. The hotel was designed by Yabu Pushelberg while the private residences were designed by Brian Gluckstein.  It boasts a Cafe Boulud downstairs that was so packed we couldn't even get in for a drink.  If you're planning a trip to Toronto, I highly recommend staying at the Four Seasons. The Etro bath products alone are worth the trip. 

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San Francisco Here I Come!

This week, I'm headed to San Francisco for a little sightseeing and another book signing.  I can't wait to catch up with my friend Grant K. Gibson and see recently transplanted New York designer Allison Caccoma in her new city. I look forward to seeing Caitlin Flemming of Sacramento Street and meeting all my blog readers at Hudson Grace.  I'm also excited to be staying within walking distance to all at the Hotel Drisco. Seeing the Painted Ladies is also high on my agenda.  If you have any suggestions of places to go and things to do, definitely let me know. 

I would also like to thank J.Crew for featuring outtakes of Jenna and Frank's offices on 770 Behind the Line.  You can also read some fun interviews I did on Cosmopolitan.com and Daily Candy. 

After a week off for Thanksgiving, I'll be back at it with a signing at Jayson Home in Chicago on November 29th from 6:00-8:00pm.  Be there or be square! 

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First Look at Creativity at Work

My book publication is definitely feeling bittersweet.  I'm grateful for all the lovely emails and comments this week and for my electricity.  I'm very excited that everyone is loving Creativity at Work.  If haven't received your copy yet, you can get a first look at The Cut at New York magazine here.  

I also want to remind you of my upcoming book signings.  Join interior designer and TV personality Tommy Smythe in conversation with me about all things chic and stylish as well as my new book on Thursday, November 8 at 7:00pm at Indigo Manulife Centre, 55 Bloor Street West,Toronto, Ontario, M4W 1A5, Canada. Signing to follow the talk. 

I will be signing books at the fabulous new store Hudson Grace at 3350 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, CA 94118, 415-440-7400, on Thursday, November 15th from 5:00-7:00pm.

Stop by the wonderful Chicago store Jayson Home, 1885 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614, for a book signing with me on Thursday, November 29th. Time TBD.

Other cities will be posted once they are confirmed.  Los Angeles will probably take place in January 2013. 

Thanks!

HC

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Thanks Harper's Bazaar!

Big thanks to HarpersBazaar.com for profiling Creativity at Work on their Book Corner.  You can read more about how the book came about and my thoughts on blogging here. 

Don't forget that I will be signing books this Sunday at Archivia Books. If you can't make it to the signing, you can call them to order a signed copy to be sent to you. 

Habitually Chic Book Signing

Sunday, October 28, 2012 

3:00 - 5:00pm 

Archivia Books

993 Lexington Avenue

New York, NY 10021

212-570-9565

Bon Weekend!

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Book Buzz, Outtakes and Signing Reminder

Only one more week until my book Creativity at Work is released!  Woo hoo! I've slowly been giving out my personal copies to those featured in it and I gave interior designer Bunny Williams a copy before I left for High Point.  It means the world to me that not only did she love the book but also ordered it for her store Treillage. I can't wait to walk down the street and see it on display.  She also posted some photos from it on her blog Bunny's Buzz but I thought you might want to see some outtakes too.  I took hundreds of photos of each subject but only 10-15 made it into the book which made choosing very difficult. 

Big thanks to W magazine for choosing Creativity at Work as one of the best new art and fashion books for fall 2012!  

I also want to remind you that I have another advance book signing at Archivia this Sunday.  The book won't be released until October 30th so you have a chance to snag a copy a few days early. Be there or be square!

Habitually Chic Book Signing

Sunday, October 28, 2012 

3:00 - 5:00pm 

Archivia Books

993 Lexington Avenue

New York, NY 10021

212-570-9565

Details for signings in San Francisco and Chicago should be posted soon. If you'd like to host a signing in your city, please feel free to contact me directly. Thanks!

All photos by Heather Clawson 

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Book Signing, Biscuits and Bloggers at Design Legacy

Everyone who came to my very first book signing at the new Design Legacy showroom in High Point commented that it was the perfect backdrop.  It was filled with pops of my favorite color orange that matched the book cover.  But it was also filled with their fabulous mix of vintage and new accessories, furniture, fabric, and great Southern hospitality.  Their new larger space also allows you to step back and get a good look at all the treasures.  I've gotten to know owner Kelly O'Neal and his team from the NYIGF and I was so honored that they hosted my book signing.  I was also thrilled that so many blogger friends, blog readers, and editors stopped by.  I'm even more excited that everyone who has seen the book so far has loved it.  I couldn't have asked for a better way to kick things off.  Thank you! 

Cute sign by Aaron at Design Legacy. 

I borrowed this instagram photo from Woodson & Rummerfield designers Ron Woodson and Jaime Rummerfield who I love seeing in High Point! Talk about chic!

So much for going gluten free! 

Photos by Heather Clawson for Habitually Chic except where otherwise noted. 

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